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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 253.52 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 253.52 and 87.80 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 253.52 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/253.52 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 253.52 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 22,259.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,259.06/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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